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FIVE TWO, DRAW TWO

This game is really an “old reliable.” It was around long before I joined the Wednesday night game. The game plays best with six, seven, or eight players. We play with nine sometimes, occasionally using some previously mucked cards. When we are short a full table of players, I deal FIVE TWO, DRAW TWO often. Since we usually have nine or ten players, the game does not get enough play. However, when dealt, it gets plenty of action. Since there are not many betting rounds, I suggest that each player ante–but that depends on your house rules.

The game is played non-declare, hi-lo, eight or better.

Process:Each player receives five cards, face down. There is a round of betting.Two common cards are then turned face-up in the center of the table. There is a round of betting.Then, each player gets an opportunity to play his/her five cards or to replace one or two cards. There is a final round of betting.Using your five card individual hand plus both common cards (seven cards in all), form your best five-card hand.Best high hand splits pot with best low hand.GAME: Five Two, Draw TwoRANKING: Seven ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ